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Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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2 cups white sugar
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pinch ground nutmeg
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla and pumpkin until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Stir in the walnuts if desired. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges begin to brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
84 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 84 | |
Calories 84 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
Sodium 71mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 1g | 2% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 9mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 32mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.